How Singapore and South Korea aim to avoid election infections

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South Korea and Singapore are both gearing up for elections amid the coronavirus pandemic. © Reuters

KENTARO IWAMOTO and KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writers

SINGAPORE/SEOUL -- The coronavirus crisis has delayed elections worldwide, from Asia to Europe and the Americas. But two major Asian countries -- South Korea and Singapore -- are pressing ahead toward national polls.

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